Job Overview
A leading organisation in the UAE is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at its flour mill and food manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment reliability to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
This role requires strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, PLCs, SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), automated packing machines, and electrical instrumentation. The candidate must also ensure compliance with food industry safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene requirements, and quality procedures.
Candidates with at least eight years of electrical maintenance experience in flour mills, FMCG, or manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Job Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Business Unit: Flour
Business Group: Agri Foods
Key Responsibilities
1. Preventive and Breakdown Maintenance
- Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities to maintain the reliability and availability of production equipment.
- Perform breakdown maintenance and electrical repairs to minimise equipment downtime and production interruptions.
- Carry out condition monitoring and inspect electrical equipment to identify potential faults before they cause failures.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and complete repairs within established timelines.
- Inspect equipment and operating systems regularly and take corrective action when necessary.
- Implement equipment modifications and improvements to enhance reliability, operational efficiency, and production performance.
2. Electrical Systems and Control Panel Maintenance
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain industrial electrical panels, control panels, and low-voltage (LV) distribution panels.
- Maintain electrical motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), controllers, and associated electrical systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to diagnose faults accurately.
- Perform electrical testing and repairs using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
- Support the maintenance of plant electrical infrastructure, including substation equipment, in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.
3. PLC, SCADA and Industrial Automation
- Troubleshoot electrical and control-related faults in automated manufacturing equipment.
- Support the maintenance of PLC-controlled machinery, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment.
- Diagnose faults in automated packing machines and other production machinery used in flour milling and food manufacturing.
- Inspect and maintain electrical and pneumatic actuators to ensure reliable operation.
- Troubleshoot sensors and feedback control devices, including speed monitors, limit switches, capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, and reed switches.
- Identify control system failures and coordinate corrective maintenance to restore equipment operation safely.
4. Production Equipment Reliability
- Monitor production equipment performance and take preventive action to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Ensure electrical maintenance activities support production targets and equipment availability.
- Identify recurring electrical faults and recommend solutions to improve maintenance effectiveness.
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.
- Monitor spare parts requirements and communicate stock availability or replenishment needs promptly.
- Maintain maintenance records and report equipment faults, repairs, and recurring technical issues to the line manager.
5. Safety, Quality and Food Industry Compliance
- Follow all applicable electrical safety procedures, permit requirements, and safe working practices.
- Ensure maintenance work complies with food industry safety and quality standards.
- Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and workplace hygiene in the maintenance area.
- Protect raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) by following established food safety and contamination-prevention procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in work areas throughout maintenance activities.
- Ensure all maintenance work meets approved quality standards without compromising personnel safety or product integrity.
6. Teamwork and Operational Support
- Work independently and collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve equipment issues and improve plant performance.
- Communicate equipment faults, spare parts requirements, and maintenance progress to the responsible supervisor.
- Carry out additional maintenance duties assigned by the line manager, subject to relevant training and operational requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on the following measures:
- Production equipment availability and reliability
- Preventive maintenance compliance percentage
- Electrical breakdown response and repair effectiveness
- Reduction in unplanned equipment downtime
- Safety compliance and adherence to maintenance procedures
- Maintenance effectiveness and equipment performance
- Compliance with food safety, GMP, and hygiene standards
Work Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Experience in flour mills, food manufacturing, FMCG, or other manufacturing industries is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with electrical control panels, LV panels, motors, VFD drives, and industrial electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI controllers, and automated packing machinery.
- Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, condition monitoring, and electrical fault diagnosis.
- Knowledge of industrial sensors, feedback controls, pneumatic actuators, and electrical instrumentation.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
- Understanding of workplace electrical safety, food industry quality standards, GMP, and hygiene procedures.
Educational Qualifications
- ITI in Electrical or Electronics; or
- Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
Relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience is essential for this position.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance
- Flour mill and food manufacturing equipment maintenance
- PLC and SCADA systems
- Electrical control panels and LV panels
- Motors, VFD drives, HMI systems, and controllers
- Automated packing machines
- Electrical and pneumatic actuators
- Industrial sensors and feedback control systems
- Electrical drawing and schematic interpretation
- Equipment reliability and maintenance planning
- Spare parts monitoring and maintenance documentation
- Electrical safety and risk awareness
- GMP, food safety, and workplace hygiene
- Teamwork, problem-solving, and independent working ability